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Senate for first time approves resolution to halt Iran conflict
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Key Points:
- The Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48 to block U.S. military action against Iran for the first time, marking a significant shift as concerns grow among Republicans about the war and President Trump's Iran deal.
- The resolution is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law, but it signals bipartisan unease, with four GOP senators joining Democrats in support, while President Trump condemned the vote as "poorly timed and meaningless."
- The vote occurred amid Pentagon requests for $80 billion in supplemental funding related to the Iran conflict, which has faced criticism for its high costs and strategic missteps.
- Trump plans to meet with GOP senators to address opposition to his Iran deal, which includes a controversial $300 billion fund to help Iran rebuild, drawing criticism from Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz.
- Democrats have repeatedly pushed for votes on the Iran war, framing the current ceasefire as an opportunity for Congress to reassess U.S. involvement, while GOP leadership continues efforts to pass a large defense budget including funding for the conflict.
